Electronics Hardware, Design Engineer

Schneider Electric; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Benefit Bucks

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holidays 12/year

Paid time off 15 days/year

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer in the United States (Costa Mesa, CA) to lead design, validation, and optimization of advanced electronic hardware solutions. You will collaborate across hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and mechanical teams to deliver robust products from concept to production.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, design reviews, and continuous improvement to enhance performance, reliability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design and product development.
• Strong expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
• Experience with PCB design, layout review, and hardware development processes.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI mitigation, and RF design principles.
• Experience using simulation, modeling, and schematic capture tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global engineering environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware systems, including analog, digital, mixed-signal, power management, and RF circuitry.
• Create and maintain detailed hardware documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, design specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.
• Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and RF performance throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform circuit simulation, modeling, analysis, and validation using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Lead hardware prototyping, bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Participate in architecture development, design reviews, risk assessments, and technical decision-making processes.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support manufacturing and industrialization teams by optimizing designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Investigate product issues identified during development, testing, production, or field deployment and implement corrective actions.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in electronics hardware design.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing design work, and supporting professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Electronics hardware design

PCB design

Signal integrity

RF design

Power electronics

Circuit simulation

Schematic capture

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Circuit simulation tools

Job description

What will you do?

As an Electronics Hardware Design Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic hardware solutions that support Schneider Electric's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. You will leverage your expertise in electronic circuit design, PCB development, signal integrity, power management, and RF technologies to deliver robust, high-performing products that meet customer and market needs.

In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and mechanical engineering to ensure successful product development from concept through production. You will apply advanced engineering methodologies, simulation tools, prototyping techniques, and best practices to create innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

As a senior-level technical professional, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, support design reviews, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic hardware systems, including analog, digital, mixed-signal, power management, and RF circuitry.
• Create and maintain detailed hardware documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, design specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.
• Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and RF performance throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform circuit simulation, modeling, analysis, and validation using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Lead hardware prototyping, bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, systems, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Participate in architecture development, design reviews, risk assessments, and technical decision-making processes.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support manufacturing and industrialization teams by optimizing designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Investigate product issues identified during development, testing, production, or field deployment and implement corrective actions.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in electronics hardware design.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing design work, and supporting professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware design and product development.
• Strong expertise in analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design.
• Experience with PCB design, layout review, and hardware development processes.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI mitigation, and RF design principles.
• Experience using simulation, modeling, and schematic capture tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global engineering environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with RF communication systems and wireless technologies.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as UL, IEC, FCC, CE, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), risk assessments, and reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management tools.
• Exposure to industrial automation, energy management, power conversion, or connected products.

What will help you succeed?

• Strong technical depth combined with practical engineering judgment.
• Ability to balance innovation, performance, cost, schedule, and manufacturability considerations.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to prioritize multiple technical initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and advanced hardware solutions.

Why Schneider Electric?

At Schneider Electric, we empower employees to develop innovative technologies that drive sustainable energy management and automation solutions worldwide. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to products that make a meaningful impact on customers, communities, and the environment. [se.com], [careers.se.com]

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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